Career Advice & Insights

Expert guidance to help you navigate your career journey

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4 expert tips for writing a LinkedIn message that will actually get read

Aside from email, job seekers are using LinkedIn’s messaging system InMail to build their community and get them jobs. Making a key connection can pay off. Read More

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5 steps to an improved credit score

The first step to improving your credit score is to know what it is. Order a free credit report and look at the whole report so you know the factors. Read More

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How to talk your way into (almost) any conference

How did I get into that conference? Using the same bartering method I used to talk my way into a dozen conferences while I was a scrappy young student. Read More

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How to discuss your layoff with a potential employer

Thinking about telling a potential employer about your layoff can feel awkward. Here’s how to discuss the unfortunate incident in an interview setting. Read More

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How to write a job description that makes an impact

When you’re trying to write a job description that makes an impact on your resume, it’s essential that you highlight what you’ve achieved. Read More

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How to become more decisive

We were surprised to find that what actually sets apart most successful CEOs is the speed—not necessarily the quality—of their decisions. Read More

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How to make money from home (full-time or part-time)

Assuring you know the financial obligations you will have in your work from home environment will allow you to embrace the opportunity with the reassurance that you’re making the right decision for both your career and your wallet. Read More

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How to respond to failure according to JK Rowling

Joanne K Rowling knows something about failure because that was exactly the way she described herself after she became jobless with a broken marriage. Read More

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How to reach the next stage of your personal evolution

Holding on to behaviors, beliefs, and relationships that no longer make sense halts your personal evolution. Though change is hard, it is to be embraced. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.